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Working in Partnership: libraries and youth agencies
Plymouth Libraries & Plymouth Youth Offending
Prevention Service
Emma Sherriff, Outreach Support Officer
Jo Batten, Senior Youth Worker
Who are the Youth Offending Prevention Service?
Library Outreach Support Officer
How it all began…
Aims of the SIP
Literacy with a twist programme
Summer workshops
HeadSpace film projectHeadSpace 15 to 18 group worked with Plymouth City Council’s Youth Offending Prevention Team to create a short film entry for the Public Library Building Awards 2009.
The project took place over six weeks at HeadSpace and involved shooting a typical session in the library. Jo Batten planned, developed and helped edit the film with the group.
http://www.plymouth.gov.uk/homepage/leisureandtourism/libraries/cyp/youngpeople/headspace.htm
Youth Intervention at HeadSpace
Tips for creating a successful partnership
What do youth agencies want from librarians?
What do librarians need from youth agencies?
What makes a good partnership?
Any questions?
Contact details:Emma Sherriff – Plymouth [email protected]
Jo Batten – Plymouth Youth Offending Prevention Service
